Whittier police are searching for a 26-year-old woman accused of abducting her 1-year-old son in Whittier Thursday morning.

At around 9:45 a.m., a case worker with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services responded to the 12800 block of Foxley Drive to serve a removal order of the child, when Martha Martinez was seen fleeing the location with the toddler, according to police.

After searching for several hours, the child, Nathan Martinez, was found safe with a family member, according to a tweet later sent by the Whittier Police Department.

Parental kidnapping victim has been found safe and sound with a family member. Mother still outstanding. #whittierpd